--- title: The 3 Best Moving companies in Washington | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/washington/moving-companies/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Washington](https://thelocalthree.com/washington/) - [Moving companies](https://thelocalthree.com/moving-companies/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [District of Columbia](https://thelocalthree.com/district-of-columbia/) 3. [Washington](https://thelocalthree.com/washington/) 4. Moving companies Washington · Moving companies # The 3 Best Moving companies in Washington 2027 Edition Three moving companies in Washington worth calling first, chosen from 4 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 4 moving companies we reviewed in Washington, these three had the strongest records: 208 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Hilldrup](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-0547881a70aa5811/) **4.8** from 165 reviews Based in Forestville Coverage Based in Washington ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 4 moving companies we reviewed in Washington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 202-804-3612](tel:+12028043612)[Website](https://www.hilldrup.com) Reader Favorite ## [Golden Rule Moving](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e2ba2e4553d88589/) **4.8** from 28 reviews Based in Hyattsville Coverage Based in Washington ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 28 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 301-613-8079](tel:+13016138079)[Website](https://www.goldenrulemoving.com) Selection 03 ## [Integrated Moving Systems Inc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a478fa770b91f4f8/) **4.4** from 15 reviews Based in Hyattsville Coverage Based in Washington ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.4 from 15 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 301-235-0171](tel:+13012350171)[Website](https://integratedmoving.com) Beyond the three ## More moving companies in Washington Other Washington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 4 in all for this work. - Friendly Movers 4.0 · 28 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected moving companies in Washington | | 01 Hilldrup | 02 Golden Rule Moving | 03 Integrated Moving Systems Inc | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 165 reviews | 4.8 · 28 reviews | 4.4 · 15 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Forestville | Hyattsville | Hyattsville | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 4 moving companies in Washington, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · District of Columbia ## Washington, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 11,348 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 61.1 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Washington residents 693,645 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 689,544 (April 2020 base) +0.6% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring moving companies in Washington: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Washington cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/moving-companies-cost-washington/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about moving companies in Washington How did the editors choose these moving companies in Washington? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 4 moving companies for Washington. Which of these moving companies in Washington has the best reviews? Hilldrup has a 4.8 rating from 165 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these moving companies licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for moving companies in Washington? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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